Canon 550D vs Canon T6s

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon 550D vs Canon T6s, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the 550D (18MP) and T6s (24MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 550D was unveiled 5 years before the T6s and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 550D matches up versus the T6s for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 550D and Canon EOS Rebel T6s. The full galleries are provided at Canon 550D Gallery and Canon T6s Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 550D comes with outer dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) whilst the Canon T6s has proportions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Check the Canon 550D vs Canon T6s in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the 550D compared to the T6s.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 550D and T6s is 70 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 550D and T6s.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon T6s to show greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older 550D will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.